Welcome to the TENTH ANNIVERSARY edition of the Surf Coast Trail Marathon, a trail running event offering participants marathon and half marathon runs along the stunning Surf Coast Walk tracking from Torquay to Fairhaven on Victoria’s famed Surf Coast, an hour south west of Melbourne.
In the marathon, you can have a crack at the full distance solo, or knock off roughly half each in teams of two (great for parents juggling kid duties!). Or try the half for a taster.
In many ways, this is the perfect event for all runners eyeing the two quintessential distances. For road runners it offers a first taste for trail, without being intimidating as a relatively non-technical, non-remote, non-mountainous trail. For experienced trailites, the route still features stunning wilderness with coastal viewpoints you won’t believe (and becomes a truly go-fast course with plenty of good twists and turns).
From iconic Bells Beach (yes you run a short stretch of this hallowed turf) to the clifftops of Point Addis and Anglesea and on to Split Point lighthouse at Airyes Inlet: this course deserves to be renowned for the sheer experience of journeying through a unique natural environment . We thought that a run along its entirety was worth a shot.
FRIDAY 14 JUNE 2024
1pm–7pm Event Registration, The Salty Dog Cafe, 47 The Esplanade, Torquay VIC 3228, Torquay
SATURDAY 15 JUNE 2024
6.30am Bus departs from (near) Fairhaven SLSC to Torquay (refer to bus schedule)
6.30am–8am Late Event Registration, Salty Dog Cafe, Fishermans Beach, The Esplanade, Torquay
8.15am Marathon race briefing at the start line at Torquay
8.30am Marathon starts (individual and first team runner)
9.45am Bus Departs from Torquay to Point Addis
9.45am Bus Departs from Fairhaven to Point Addis
9.45am - 10.30am late registration (half) Point Addis
10.45am Half Marathon race briefing, on beach, Point Addis
11am Half Marathon starts at Point Addis
11.15am-11.30am First marathon runner expected to finish at Fairhaven
12.30pm First half marathoner expected over line
1.30pm Bus departs Fairhaven - Torquay (only)
2.30pm Event Presentations at Fairhaven Surf Life Saving Club (FSLSC)
3pm Bus departs Fairhaven - Torquay (only)
4pm Bus departs Fairhaven - Torquay (only)
5.30pm event close
From 6pm (although you can get there anytime during the day!) - Post run fun, music, food and celebratory drinks at the Airey’s Pub. Music from 7pm.
BOOKINGS FOR DINNER AT AIRESY PUB ESSENTIAL!
CONTACT:
(03) 5289 6804
www.aireyspub.com.au (easy reservations system online)
REMINDER RE: REFUNDS / TRANSFERS
It is a condition of entry that you agree to our refund policy, that is we will offer a refund less admin fee ONLY PRIOR to midnight 24th May 2024.
Post that date we do not offer refunds nor transfers to future events.
We apologise, however this is pretty much standard procedure for running events for reasons of sunk costs by that time. Exceptions are not made for late injuries or clashes of unexpected 'other engagements'.
The only reason we will consider is pregnancy. Of course. Blokes need not apply. You can transfer your entry to other person.
Registration fees
42km Closed
Online registration closed-
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$155.00
Early Bird
Dec 13 – Feb 16 -
$175.00
Regular Entry
Feb 16 – May 25 -
$195.00
Late Entry
May 25 – Jun 15
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21km Closed
Online registration closed-
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$110.00
Early Bird
Dec 13 – Feb 16 -
$125.00
Regular Entry
Feb 16 – May 25 -
$140.00
Late Entry
May 25 – Jun 15
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Teams of 2 (Marathon) Closed
Online registration closed-
You will be required to enter and pay for 2 people when creating your team. Prices are per person.
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$95.00
Per Person
Dec 13 – Feb 16 -
$105.00
Per Person
Feb 16 – May 25 -
$115.00
Per Person
May 25 – Jun 15
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Contact information
- Event contact
- Tour de Trails
- chris@tourdetrails.com
- Phone
- 0430376621
- Website
- Visit website
